Health care quality

Clover Health Joins NCQA for New Quality Innovation Series

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Friday, July 23, 2021
Articles, Health, Health care quality, Health equity, Medical sociology, Public health, Chamath Palihapitiya, Innovation

NASHVILLE and WASHINGTON, July 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clover Health (Nasdaq: CLOV) (Clover), an innovative technology company committed to improving health equity for Americas underserved seniors, today announced its sponsorship of the 2021 Quality Innovation Series.

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  • NASHVILLE and WASHINGTON, July 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clover Health (Nasdaq: CLOV) (Clover), an innovative technology company committed to improving health equity for Americas underserved seniors, today announced its sponsorship of the 2021 Quality Innovation Series.
  • The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) is bringing together leaders in healthcare to present the Quality Innovation Series once again.
  • The Quality Innovation Series kicked off on June 17th and will continue with weekly live sessions through November 18th.
  • We are excited to support NCQAs Quality Innovation Series and to work alongside others who are as passionate as we are about combating disparities in the availability and quality of healthcare.

CareConnectMD and Curve Health Partner to Create an Exceptional Care Experience for California Seniors

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Emergency medicine, Health, Health care quality, Health Economics, Patient

We're thrilled to partner with Curve Health to bring this solution to those we care for."

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  • We're thrilled to partner with Curve Health to bring this solution to those we care for."
  • The partnership between CareConnectMD and Curve Health will improve patient care and outcomes, increase census, drive higher per patient reimbursement, and ensure SNFs are operating effectively and efficiently.
  • A recent study by Western Journal of Emergency Medicine found care provided through the Curve Health platform reduced SNF patient hospital admissions by up to 80%.
  • The Curve Health platform was designed by and for its users, and CareConnectMD is the ideal partner to optimize value for all stakeholders, and most importantly provide optimal care for patients."

Study By Providence Researchers Suggest Deferred Care Has Led To Higher Inpatient Mortality For Non-Covid-19 Patients

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Hospital departments, Emergency department, Emergency medicine, Health care quality

The research published in the Journal of Hospital Medicine, shows that patients without COVID-19 hospitalized during pandemic-related surges experienced a higher rate of in-hospital mortality than that observed in the pre-pandemic period.

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  • The research published in the Journal of Hospital Medicine, shows that patients without COVID-19 hospitalized during pandemic-related surges experienced a higher rate of in-hospital mortality than that observed in the pre-pandemic period.
  • "These findings are sobering and illustrate the perils of delaying care for acute illness.
  • It is important for patients to seek out medical care when needed," said the study's co-author Ari Robicsek, MD, chief medical analytics officer at Providence, "We can also assure patients that our emergency rooms are safe.
  • Researchers examined hospitalization rates along with changes in in-hospital mortality at 51 hospitals across six western states.

HST, a MultiPlan Company, and Healthcare Bluebook Partner to Help Employers Offer Transparent and Affordable Health Plans

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Technology, Insurance, Professional services, Software, Networks, Health, General Health, Data management, Consumer electronics, Health care quality, Health Economics, Health, Articles, Healthcare reform in the United States, HST, a MultiPlan Company, Healthcare Bluebook, HST, A MULTIPLAN COMPANY, HEALTHCARE BLUEBOOK

“Purchasing healthcare is an opaque process that prevents consumers from comparing prices to understand the value of medical care,” said Ryan Day, President, HST. “HST and Healthcare Bluebook share a similar vision to make healthcare easy to navigate. By combining reliable cost and quality data – and by reflecting network participation when a network is in place -- we are changing the way healthcare is purchased while facilitating accountable care. Together, we can help consumers select and receive medical care that is appropriate for them.”

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  • HST, a MultiPlan Company, which enables Value-Driven Health Plan (VDHP) benefit plan designs, has partnered with Healthcare Bluebook, the industry-leading healthcare quality and price digital navigation solution, to help employers achieve sustainable health benefit programs by promoting high-quality, affordable care among their members.
  • HST and Healthcare Bluebook share a similar vision to make healthcare easy to navigate.
  • At Healthcare Bluebook, we provide data-driven insights in a consumer-friendly way and offer clarity to consumers and employers, said Tim Johnston, Senior Vice President of Sales at Healthcare Bluebook.
  • Healthcare Bluebook uses industry-leading objective quality and price data and claims-driven ROI reporting to deliver healthcare value insights to consumers, employers and healthcare providers and payors.

FAIR Health Awarded Grant from The John A. Hartford Foundation to Advance Cost Information in Shared Decision Making for Serious Illnesses

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Health, Articles, Health care, Health policy, Caregiver, Unpaid work, Health system, Medical terminology, Shared decision-making in medicine, Health care quality

SDM tools, such as decision aids, also may reduce unnecessary spending in healthcare for both patients and providers.

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  • SDM tools, such as decision aids, also may reduce unnecessary spending in healthcare for both patients and providers.
  • FAIR Health will pilot the new tools and evaluate their perceived utility and value among relevant patient and caregiver populations.
  • FAIR Health President Robin Gelburd said of the project: "We at FAIR Health are grateful to The John A. Hartford Foundation for supporting this important initiative that will build on our efforts to thread cost information into key healthcare decision-making discussions.
  • The Foundation has three priority areas: creating age-friendly health systems, supporting family caregivers and improving serious illness and end-of-life care.

Customer Experience Gap Jeopardizes Recovery of Elective Healthcare Business

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Health care quality, Medical terminology, Patient

PHOENIX, July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --A nationwide survey of 617 recent and prospective patients for elective procedures finds serious holes in providers' approach to the patient experience that could jeopardize the recovery of the elective treatment business.

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  • PHOENIX, July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --A nationwide survey of 617 recent and prospective patients for elective procedures finds serious holes in providers' approach to the patient experience that could jeopardize the recovery of the elective treatment business.
  • Elective Healthcare Modern Patient Insights Report 2021 from healthcare marketer LaneTerralever and CX consultancy Convince and Convert finds that 66% of patients had to delay elective procedures during the pandemic, and 39% of them don't plan to reschedule.
  • "Healthcare providers need to re-examine the patient journey from the endpoint, because the dissatisfactions that jeopardize elective treatment business aren't solved by traditional marketing efforts," added Hillery.
  • "The smallest thing a patient feels dissatisfied about during their post-op experience could change the entire trajectory of their reflection on that experience."

URAC and AmerisourceBergen Announce Strategic Relationship

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Health insurance in the United States, URAC, Health care quality, Health care, Health, AmerisourceBergen, Patient safety

URAC is glad to work with a world-class organization like AmerisourceBergenthatsharesthesamegoal of improving health care for individuals, concluded Griffin.

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  • URAC is glad to work with a world-class organization like AmerisourceBergenthatsharesthesamegoal of improving health care for individuals, concluded Griffin.
  • Founded in 1990 as a non-profit organization, URAC is the independent leader in promoting health care quality and patient safety through renowned accreditation programs.
  • URAC accreditation is a symbol of excellence for organizations to showcase their validated commitment toquality and accountability.Learn more athttps://www.urac.org/.
  • AmerisourceBergen is ranked #8 on the Fortune 500 with more than $200 billion in annual revenue.

NYCHSRO/MedReview Achieves Prestigious URAC Imprimatur for Its Healthcare Review Services through 2024

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Legal, Professional services, Insurance, Finance, Health insurance in the United States, Health, URAC, Quality assurance, Health insurance, Utilization management, Accreditation, Health care quality, Beacon Health Options, Independent medical review

New York-based healthcare review organization NYCHSRO/MedReview, Inc. has been granted URAC accreditation for its Independent Review (IRO) and Health Utilization Management (HUM) services.

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  • New York-based healthcare review organization NYCHSRO/MedReview, Inc. has been granted URAC accreditation for its Independent Review (IRO) and Health Utilization Management (HUM) services.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210720005978/en/
    NYCHSRO/MedReview, Inc. earns URAC accreditation for Health Utilization Management and Independent Review.
  • A Washington-DC-based nonprofit organization, URAC has set the standard for the highest quality of healthcare and provided its imprimatur since 1996 to review organizations who meet nationally recognized criteria for the clinical and operational soundness of their utilization management process.
  • URAC accreditation is a symbol of excellence for organizations to showcase their validated commitment to quality and accountability.

MedEvolve Launches Patient Financial Engagement Services to Help Physician Groups Improve Patient Payments

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Software, Practice Management, Finance, Health, Data management, Professional services, Technology, Other Health, Health care quality, Managed care, Health Economics, Patient portal, Telemedicine, Patient safety organization

The new technology-enabled services will offer patient financial counseling services for physician groups along with mobile engagement services and a variety of digital payment options.

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  • The new technology-enabled services will offer patient financial counseling services for physician groups along with mobile engagement services and a variety of digital payment options.
  • The service center also takes incoming patient phone calls regarding patient statements on behalf of physician groups.
  • The services help providers increase patient revenue while driving down overhead and hard collection costs associated with manning phones and patient outreach.
  • Our new Patient Financial Engagement Services address both needs by improving provider-patient partnerships and bottom-line performance.

Guideway Care Signs National Agreement with Vizient, Inc. for Care Guidance Services

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Health care, Health, Medical terminology, Health care quality, Adherence, Clinical pharmacology, Pharmacy, Vizient, Inc., Nursing

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Guideway Care (Guideway), a leader in technology-enabled care guidance services that extend beyond mere navigation, announced the launch of a multi-year agreement with Vizient, Inc. (Vizient).

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  • BIRMINGHAM, Ala., July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Guideway Care (Guideway), a leader in technology-enabled care guidance services that extend beyond mere navigation, announced the launch of a multi-year agreement with Vizient, Inc. (Vizient).
  • "With rising performance pressures, higher barriers to care, and nursing and staff shortages, addressing the practical barriers faced by patients across the care journey has become more critical.
  • Patients are often non-compliant with prescribed care paths because of practical, social, and emotional factors that can be resolved by non-clinical Care Guides.
  • Once on a care pathway, our team and technology fill gaps in care to drive compliance, better patient communication, and patient satisfaction.